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The start of a new homeschool year often brings a mix of excitement, anticipation, and pressure. Between choosing curriculum, organizing supplies, and planning schedules, it’s easy to feel like everything needs to be perfect before day one. But after years of homeschooling, many parents discover that the most successful homeschool years don’t begin with the […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | PANDORA As summer settles in, many homeschool families welcome slower mornings, outdoor adventures, and a well-earned break from routine. But this season also brings concerns about the “summer slide,” the loss of academic skills when learning comes to a complete stop. In this episode, Jamie shares simple, low-pressure ways to keep learning […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | PANDORA In this episode of Homeschooling: Loving It, Jamie continues the conversation on summer learning by focusing on how to make it meaningful, engaging, and lasting. Rather than viewing summer as a break from learning, this episode encourages families to see it as an opportunity for exploration, passion-driven […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | PANDORA In this episode of Homeschooling: Loving It, Jamie encourages families to rethink summer learning as a time for joy, connection, and exploration, rather than continuing traditional schoolwork. Summer is presented as a season for rediscovery, where kids can follow their interests through hands-on, flexible, and child-led activities. […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | PANDORA Keeping Homeschooling Interesting: 5 Key Takeaways to Reignite the Spark Homeschooling is a beautiful journey—but let’s be honest, even the most passionate homeschool families hit a rut now and then. If your days are starting to feel a little too routine, don’t worry—you’re not alone, and you’re […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | PANDORA For some parents, the thought of homeschooling melts their hearts. But, today’s podcast is about sharing with the world that YOU CAN homeschool and there is no reason to fear! Joining Jamie today is Carrie Strong, author of the book “You Can Homeschool!” Her book is designed […]

Join our host, Jamie, as she shares her best tips for keeping your homeschool sanity! As a homeschool mom of six, she’s had to gather survival skills for juggling all the parental duties, housekeeping tasks, work-at-home responsibilities, and homeschooling. It’s a challenge for each of us. But there are a few tried and true methods […]

In this podcast you’ll hear from our host Jamie and her special guest educator, Nikki Wilson on the topic of handwriting. Challenges with Teaching Handwriting Children are often bored or struggle with the fine motor skills involved with learning how to write letters. Nikkie shares several tips for helping them overcome these roadblocks along with […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | PANDORA For some homeschoolers, homeschool assessment can be confusing and even challenging. Join Jamie, homeschool mom of 6, as she shares how you can make it simple and easy. Once upon a time, in the quiet corners of suburban homes, families embarked on a unique educational journey: homeschooling. […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | PANDORA Join Jamie as she interviews Kimberly Langen, a highly educated and gifted educator who started Spirit of Math in 1994 to challenge learners to think differently! Kimberly has developed an alternative way to helping gifted and high performing learners stay motivated and learn mathematics in ways that align […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | PANDORA This episode is one of my favorites! In honor of School Choice Week, I was able to join several other homeschooling mamas who shared their ups and downs and encouragement for homeschoolers new and experienced! We had a great time talking about homeschooling and this episode is full […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | PANDORA If you’re not sure if you can or even should homeschool, then this podcast is for you. Join Jamie and Stephanie Palazzolo as they chat about the rights you have as a parent and how to get started. Remember, you can start homeschooling at any time! Some of […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER What is pursuing “Their Excellence?” If you’re not sure, then you’ll want to listen in to this podcast with Jamie and Jessica where they dig deep into how you can encourage your kids and actually PLAN to help them pursue “their” unique excellence! Our guest today is a […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER With the growing popularity of homeschooling and the wide selection of materials and resources that are now available, we know that it can be difficult for homeschoolers to find what they need and the basics of what they need to do to organize and keep records in their […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Jamie shares her heart about family life and difficulties along the journey but also points to the fact that failure isn’t the end. Even if we have to set aside homeschooling for a bit, there is always a fresh start tomorrow. A Quote from Anne of Green Gables […]

Let me introduce you to Phil. Phil Denniston is founder and CEO of InflationEducation.net, better bedtime stories revealing the secrets of the debt-based fiat money system using the pricnipals of liberty, sound money, Austrian Economics, and Natural Law. Phil holds a BA in Economics from the University of Colorado. With InflationEducation.net Phil was able to […]

Over the years in speaking with homeschooling parents, I’ve heard the phrase, “Homeschooling is making me depressed,” more than once from a discouraged homeschool mom. And yet, the majority of those homeschooling parents felt a lack of energy and inspiration specifically during the winter months! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a harsh reality for many […]

With the holidays upon us, many of us feel more stressed than usual.  There are numerous holiday events, relatives to see, places to visit, and gift shopping and preparation to get done.  Most of us wonder about holiday homeschooling. How to homeschool amid everything? The holidays are a great time to take off from structured […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie as she interviews Holly Britton, author of the Squiggle Squad handwriting program. The interview was an amazing opportunity to get some practical pointers for homeschool parents teaching their littles how to write. Here were a few of the tips from the podcast: […]

We’re excited about our guest this week. The author of the Tuttle Twin’s Book Series, Connor Boyack is here to join us for a chat on why he wrote/is writing these books and about his new history book project. The Tuttle Twins has sold over 4 million copies and is widely discussed from CNN to […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER We’ve all experienced the struggle. The fear of a blank page intimidates us from writing the thoughts and ideas rushing about in our minds. Join Jamie as she interviews guest and author Joshua Davidson about how to motivate those reluctant writers. Joshua Davidson is the […]

The question of college is becoming increasingly more difficult for homeschool families. With rising costs, disappointing curriculum, and more students are faced with a decision to find alternatives. Bruce Goodmansen joins us today with his solution. His book is filled with tons of options for students who just don’t want to go the college route. […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie as she interviews long-time homeschool advocate, John Edelson. John is the founder of Time4Learning.com and has been at the forefront of online homeschooling for the past two decades. John shares his thoughts about how homeschooling has changed over the years, how first-time homeschoolers […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER We all know that homeschooling has changed over the past several years. A change that has been relatively positive across the board. But what does that mean for you, the normal parent wondering if homeschooling might be a good fit? Join Jamie as she interviews […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie and Emily as they discuss American Sign Language (ASL) how it’s a great fit for homeschoolers and the importance of introducing the language as well as deaf culture to our children. Want to know more about ASL Virtual Academy? Visit our ASL Virtual […]

Faith-Based Podcast FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Training our children to be wise, use critical thinking, comparative arguments, and more to establish their worldview is a vital part of child-rearing. Elizabeth shares how she has taught children a simplistic way to recognize truth, falsehood, and opinion and how we as parents can begin […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie as she interviews Linda Hobar author of the well-known series “The Mystery of History.”  Find out why teaching history from a Biblical viewpoint can be exciting and enlightening and discover practical ways you can teach multiple children at once.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie and Rachael as they chat about the foundational principles that make such a difference in homeschooling and raising children. Find out more about a new curriculum that’s just released and be inspired to embrace the daily investment of pouring into your children as you homeschool. Listen […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Preparing your teens for their future is a task that no parents find small or insignificant. As you homeschool you’ve grown to realize that it’s a joy, an investment, and so much more. However, many of us feel a bit intimidated when it comes to homeschooling our teens. […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER This week’s podcast has been a long time in coming… After a long break due to sickness, and moving we are finally back on track with the Homeschooling and Loving It podcast. Our bi-weekly installments target common homeschooling and parenting concerns and often involve interviewing experienced homeschoolers. We […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie and Dwane as they talk about “why” and “how” to learn Latin in your homeschool, and discover some practical pointers for learning other languages. We discuss that you don’t have to have a fancy language curriculum to learn a foreign language! For homeschoolers of all ages […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie and Lee Giles from Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschooling as they chat about how to take your homeschool from ordinary to extraordinary. You won’t want to miss this episode because it addresses something we all have issues with! Be sure to visit Easy Peasy All-in-one Homeschooling for […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER In this podcast Jamie and Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, chat about how to create grades, credits, and homeschool transcripts. You’ll find very practical information on how to make sense of these crucial homeschool high school records. Visit our High School Homeschooling Resources Here: How to Homeschool High School […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER   Join Jamie and Jamie (LOL! with 11 kids between them) as they chat about best practices for homeschooling high school! For more information about Jamie Erickson, you can find her at The Unlikely Homeschool.  Jamie is also an author of the book, Homeschool Bravely and co-host of […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie and Jean Burke from College Prep Genius as they talk to high school homeschoolers about college prep and how to find free college. Jean encourages all students to make test prep a priority and to start early rather than later! Listen to learn more! Visit CollegePrepGenius […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER We’ve been talking about homeschooling high school this month… and I’ve been trying to encourage parents who are on the fence that they can do it. AND they can do it well. One area that I get a lot of questions about is that of alternative ways to […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY| STITCHER College, not a good fit? Just not sure what your teen wants to do? In this podcast, we’ll be talking about alternatives to a college education. Don’t worry! Today’s homeschooled teen is well-equipped to find alternative paths to their future career! Volunteering While In High School Volunteering is a […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Many people only homeschool through elementary school or sometimes Middle School thinking that high school is best served through the traditional school system. But Jamie and Rebecca and many other homeschooling families have found that homeschooling through high school can be an amazing opportunity to customize your teens […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY Hasn’t the growth of homeschooling been so exciting? It really is, but with that growth parents have the concern about homeschooling as their children get older. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to homeschool middle school and how to prepare students for high school. Middle school is […]

  FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY Join Jamie and Rebecca as they talk about the 8 Keys for Your Child’s Success. These aren’t your academic or achievement-based milestones. These are life skills that will serve your child, not just now, but for the rest of their lives! Integrity Knowing Failure leads to Success Speaking with […]

  FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Homeschooling has seen incredible growth in 2020 and even rolling into 2021. Yet, one thing I have noticed, there are a lot of moms and dads that are now at home – homeschooling and working 24/7 and for the first time they are battling depression and burnout.  I know […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Finding it overwhelming to work and homeschool, even with one child? Got more than one child? Is keeping everything straight making you lose your mind? We totally get it! Joanne and Jamie are both moms to a big “mess of crazy kids” (14 kids between the two of them) and […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER I’m so thrilled that the homeschooling community has grown by leaps and bounds… But I’m finding that more and more homeschool families are doing double duty. Most are homeschooling and working from home. This is a wonderful opportunity – but it’s not without challenges!  The question that we get from […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER One of the first questions homeschool parents tend to ask is,  “What methods are out there to help me teach my children?” Today we have special guest, Sonya Shafer from Simply Charlotte Mason with us to speak to those methods. You’ll get “broad strokes” of what the five main methods […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Hello everyone! I’m Jamie with Homeschool.com and welcome to our new homeschool help series entitled The Homeschool Helping Hand. We’re hoping that this mini virtual conference will be a helpful resource for all homeschooling parents. Today’s episode is being pre-recorded, however, I will be available to answer any questions you […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Before we get started, I’d like to introduce my co-host today – Andrea Dillon – from A2Zhomeschooling.com. Andrea, we’re glad you could join us!  I’ve known Andrea for several years and she is an amazing super smart “teacher turned homeschool” mom of two. She is also a single mom homeschooling […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER If you are a beginner homeschooler, our team at homeschool.com has put together comprehensive resources that will help you homeschool from preschool through high school. There is so much from guides to getting started to printable tools that help you get it done – visit the getting started area on […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Here today to talk with us about ways we can include Black History in our homeschool are two wonderful ladies, Sandy Yocum and Frances Presley Rice with the Yocum African American Historical Association, also known as YAAHA. Sandy is the founder and President of YAAHA and is joining us from […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Jennifer is joining us today from North Carolina. It really is so wonderful that we can connect from all across the world to encourage and hopefully inspire our homeschool community. Before we get started let me tell you a little about Jennifer.   After two decades in higher education, Jennifer stepped […]

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Hello everyone and welcome back to Homeschool.com’s Homeschooling and Loving It Podcast We are on Episode 41 and today we are talking about Virtual Internships!  Typically homeschool high school students look for volunteer opportunities or internships in their prospective career choice, however, with the limitations of social distancing and quarantine […]